2021-164
2021-164
Resolution Authorizing Execution Of Dog Control Housing Agreement With Hudson
Valley Animal Rescue And Sanctuary
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on December
13, 2021.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-164
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Voter
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Mover
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilwoman
Bettina.
WHEREAS, the Town Dog Control Officer is empowered to seize dogs in accordance
with the provisions of Agriculture and Markets Law §118; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law §118 (3), dogs seized by the
Town Dog Control Officer are required to be properly sheltered, fed and watered during the
redemption period; and
WHEREAS, Hudson Valley Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (hereinafter HVARS)
maintains a kennel for boarding of dogs and other animals at its office located at 9 Barnes Drive,
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Agriculture and markets Law § 115(2), the Town Board
wishes to contract with HVARS to provide shelter for dogs seized by the Dog Control Officer;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to enter into a Dog Control Housing Agreement
with HVARS to shelter, water, feed and provide necessary veterinary services for dogs and other
animals seized by the Town; and
WHEREAS, HVARS has presented to the Town a proposal for providing dog housing
control services and the Attorney to the Town has prepared a Dog Control Housing Agreement
in accordance with HVARS’ proposal, a copy of which is annexed hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Town determines that it is in the best interest of the Town to enter into
said Dog Control Housing Agreement as above described.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the
Dog Control Housing Agreement, in the form annexed hereto, and authorizes and directs the
Supervisor to execute the Agreement by and on behalf of the Town of Wappinger; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of the Agreement
to HVARS along with a certified copy of this Resolution.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
12/13/2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK